Two Sheriffs Defeated

The sheriff in Madison County has been defeated by his former "right-hand man." Long-time Sheriff Bob Hertz was running for a fourth term against John Lakin for the Democratic nomination. Lakin handily beat Hertz 7929 – 4401.

Lakin left his job as a major with the sheriff's department three years ago to work as police chief in Glen Carbon, but says he has always wanted to be the county’s top cop.

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In another primary race for Sheriff, this time in Jersey County, Ray Sinclair beat Terry Day for the Republican nomination 779-734. Sinclair moves on to face current Sheriff Mark Kallal in the fall. In Macoupin County, Incumbent Don Albrecht lost to challenger Shawn Kahl 4,508-2,081.